Himalayan Suit delivers unmatched warmth and mobility for high-alpine expeditions
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“I’ve tested the Himalayan Suit in brutally cold summit pushes and it’s next-level. The 900-fill ProDown™ keeps me toasty, even in nasty spindrift, and the new design offers better mobility and packability than previous models. It’s seriously the best armor for the big mountains.”
Every detail of the Himalayan Suit reflects a relentless pursuit of high-altitude performance. A product of years of athlete feedback and alpine experience, this suit stands as the pinnacle of mountaineering gear. The North Face engineered it for summit pushes on the world’s highest peaks—where unforgiving conditions demand ultimate thermal efficiency, freedom of movement, and reliable protection. With 900-fill ProDown™ and zoned synthetic insulation, it insulates where you need it most and breathes where you don’t. A DWR finish, FUTURELIGHT™ panels, and Spectra® reinforcements add rugged weatherproofing without compromise.
Inside, a self-equalizing vest system stabilizes load and fits comfortably beneath your pack. Massive internal pockets keep essentials like water bottles and snacks within reach. And when nature calls mid-ascent, the full rainbow drop seat makes it manageable—no need to strip down in sub-zero temps. This suit isn’t just gear—it’s your best chance at getting to the top and back safely.
Details
- Designed for high-altitude mountaineering in extreme cold
- 900-fill ProDown™ insulation retains loft and warmth in wet conditions
- Zonal synthetic insulation adds breathable warmth in key areas
- Waterproof and abrasion-resistant FUTURELIGHT™ panels in high-wear zones
- Attached, helmet-compatible hood with oxygen-mask compatibility
- Internal self-equalizing vest with secure storage and water bottle pockets
- Asymmetrical zippers reduce freezing from condensation
- Full rainbow drop seat with multiple zipper pulls for ease of use
- Secure, glove-friendly zippers with insulated hand pockets
- Stretch-knit wrist gaiters with thumb loops and FlashDry™ moisture control
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- Material
- [membrane/laminate] FUTURELIGHT (3-layer), [face fabric] 15D 100% nylon ripstop, PFC-free DWR finish, [lower arms, seat, lower legs] 15D x 50D 90% recycled nylon, 10% Spectra (polyethylene ripstop), PFC-free DWR finish, [lining] 10D 100% recycled nylon ripstop, PFC-free DWR finish, [zonal lining] 7D x 15D 54% recycled nylon, 48% nylon, PFC-free DWR finish, [internal vest, cuffs] 76% recycled nylon, 24% elastane, FlashDry treatment, PFC-free DWR finish
- Insulation
- [main] 900-fill RDS-certified ProDown, water-repellent treatment, [zonal] 80g 80% recycled polyester, 20% polyester
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed, Bluesign Approved
- Fit
- regular
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Pockets
- [external] 2 zippered side, [internal] 1 zippered chest, 1 drop-in chest, [vest] 2 zippered side, 2 stretch mesh
- Hood
- attached, fully adjustable, helmet- and oxygen-mask-compatible
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 9oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- mountaineering